Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Brewster, MN area (ZIP 56119). These include 64 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brewster is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $19.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2020.
Brewster has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Brewster has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brewster was Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $20.7M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56119 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brewster, MN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Brewster (ZIP 56119) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Brewster has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56119 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $20.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.7M in property damage in the Brewster, MN area (ZIP 56119). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →